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« on: September 06, 2012, 11:06:48 am »
I read somewhere that the Astros have renewed their TDC with Tri-City through 2014, and I seem to recall [speculation] that the agreement with Corpus runs through 2014 [/speculation].  Does anybody have the real scoop on where they stand with the whole organization?  I know Lancaster is up this year, and like pretty much everyone else I am hoping for a change ... preferably back to the Carolina League.

I'd love for this to become a central clearing house for news and commentary on the process.
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« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2012, 11:10:14 am »
Farmstros has a decent rundown on the Player Development Agreements with the various Affiliates over at his site.  Here is a link to his 'clearinghouse' on the subject: LINK
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« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2012, 11:22:57 am »
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« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2012, 12:25:31 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on September 06, 2012, 11:10:14 am
Farmstros has a decent rundown on the Player Development Agreements with the various Affiliates over at his site.  Here is a link to his 'clearinghouse' on the subject: LINK
Thanks.  This was what I was looking for.  And I notice that my hope for a return to the Carolina League is a pipedream.
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« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2012, 01:44:01 pm »
The Red Sox were the previous team to be in Lancaster.  They eventually purchased a team (Salem) in the Carolina League.  There was also some talk a few years ago about a couple of the California league teams moving to the Carolina League.  Those two options are the best ones but both likely won't occur before 2014.

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« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2012, 02:12:03 pm »
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« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2012, 04:34:43 pm »
Quote from: AppyAstros on September 06, 2012, 02:12:03 pm
Here is the semi official announcement of the extension of the PDC with tri cities.

Not sucking up to Appy here, but I can't imagine liking any two affiliates more than I like Tri-Cities and Greeneville.  Quality orgs both of them, and I hope that both stay in the Astros system for a long time. 
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« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2012, 07:41:02 pm »
I was worried about Greeneville a few years ago.  The league was down to 9 teams and there was talk of doing a way with the Appy. That has resolved it self with the Blue Jays return to the league.  As long as there is a league, I think Greeneville will have a team and the Astros seem to like their partnership.  I seem to remember they signed a five year renewal last summer for the lease of the facility. 

What is interesting is both Pioneer Park and Joe Bruno Stadium are both on the campus of colleges.   
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« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2012, 08:53:22 pm »
Quote from: AppyAstros on September 06, 2012, 07:41:02 pm
I was worried about Greeneville a few years ago.  The league was down to 9 teams and there was talk of doing a way with the Appy. That has resolved it self with the Blue Jays return to the league.  As long as there is a league, I think Greeneville will have a team and the Astros seem to like their partnership.  I seem to remember they signed a five year renewal last summer for the lease of the facility. 

What is interesting is both Pioneer Park and Joe Bruno Stadium are both on the campus of colleges.   
But I'll bet Pioneer Park doesn't have a giant inflated waving Uncle Sam beyond the CF fence.
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« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2012, 07:44:33 am »
Quote from: Reuben on September 06, 2012, 08:53:22 pm
But I'll bet Pioneer Park doesn't have a giant inflated waving Uncle Sam beyond the CF fence.
nor do we want one. 
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« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2012, 06:25:52 pm »
Quote from: Reuben on September 06, 2012, 08:53:22 pm
But I'll bet Pioneer Park doesn't have a giant inflated waving Uncle Sam beyond the CF fence.

Please don't give McCrane any ideas.
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« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2012, 02:31:05 pm »
Got a message today that it looks like Lex may no longer be an Astros affiliate.  Source said Royals coming to Lex and Astros to MidWest League - I sure hope my source is wrong!
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« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2012, 02:56:21 pm »
I liked Lexington!!!  I hope your source is wrong also.
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« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2012, 03:41:51 pm »
This may be old news, but I saw that the Astros re-upped with OKC.
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« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2012, 09:45:23 pm »
Quote from: AppyAstros on September 11, 2012, 02:31:05 pm
Got a message today that it looks like Lex may no longer be an Astros affiliate.  Source said Royals coming to Lex and Astros to MidWest League - I sure hope my source is wrong!

I would love this as I happen to be stuck in the Midwest.
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« Reply #15 on: September 11, 2012, 10:39:07 pm »
The Cubs took the Royals' Kane County affiliate, leaving Peoria open in the MWL. I guess that'd be the strongest possibility? I definitely hope the organization can hold on to Lexington.
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« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2012, 05:01:37 am »
I am hearing "some where in Michigan"
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« Reply #17 on: September 12, 2012, 10:18:56 am »
Quote from: AppyAstros on September 12, 2012, 05:01:37 am
I am hearing "some where in Michigan"

If that's the case then there will be a brand new Michigan MWL team.  None of the three current Michigan teams are up for renewal this year.
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« Reply #18 on: September 12, 2012, 01:30:12 pm »
Farmstros is saying this morning that there have been no negotiations with Lex and that Quad Cities (Davenport Iowa) might be the landing spot.  He also talks about moving from Lancaster to High Dessert (just different levels of pitcher hell)
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« Reply #19 on: September 12, 2012, 02:30:19 pm »
Quote from: Nate in IA on September 11, 2012, 09:45:23 pm
I would love this as I happen to be stuck in the Midwest.
Sounds like you're probably in luck, if you're anywhere near Davenport, IA.
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« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2012, 02:54:11 pm »
I think Q-C has been affilitated previously with Astros.
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« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2012, 03:41:45 pm »
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« Reply #22 on: September 12, 2012, 04:26:43 pm »
Quote from: juliogotay on September 12, 2012, 02:54:11 pm
I think Q-C has been affilitated previously with Astros.
It's only logical to have guys move up from Tri-City to Quad-Cities.
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« Reply #23 on: September 12, 2012, 04:35:24 pm »
Well done.
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« Reply #24 on: September 12, 2012, 04:52:52 pm »
Quote from: juliogotay on September 12, 2012, 02:54:11 pm
I think Q-C has been affilitated previously with Astros.
True ... through 1998 if memory serves.  I think Chad Qualls started his pro career there.
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« Reply #25 on: September 12, 2012, 04:53:36 pm »
Quote from: Reuben on September 12, 2012, 04:26:43 pm
It's only logical to have guys move up from Tri-City to Quad-Cities.
Maybe the Italian League has an opening in Cinque Terre that we could affiliate with?
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« Reply #27 on: September 12, 2012, 08:04:13 pm »
Quote from: Reuben on September 12, 2012, 02:30:19 pm
Sounds like you're probably in luck, if you're anywhere near Davenport, IA.
I am.   I currently reside in Cedar Rapids which has the Low-A affiliate of the Angels  (we saw Mike Trout come through here).   Just an hour and a half over to the Quad Cities and they come here quite a bit.
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« Reply #29 on: September 14, 2012, 06:53:14 pm »
That's news to me that the Angels have severed ties with the Cedar Rapids club.   Come on down Lexington!

The Astros have been in Cedar Rapids before though I don't remember exactly when.   I'd have to go wander the halls of the stadium to figure that out.
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« Reply #30 on: September 14, 2012, 07:06:07 pm »
So after digging a little bit, the local sports guy thinks the best bet to land in Cedar Rapids is the Minnesota Twins.   St Louis may be going back to Peoria thus opening up the Quad Cities.
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« Reply #31 on: September 14, 2012, 08:20:57 pm »
Farmstros is reporting that announcements may come this weekend on player development agreements.
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« Reply #32 on: September 14, 2012, 10:10:27 pm »
Quote from: juliogotay on September 14, 2012, 08:20:57 pm
Farmstros is reporting that announcements may come this weekend on player development agreements.

He's slow to the punch.  Astros re-upped with Lancaster for 2 years.  I guess the options were nil.
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« Reply #33 on: September 15, 2012, 01:19:15 pm »
Quote from: Jacksonian on September 14, 2012, 10:10:27 pm
He's slow to the punch.  Astros re-upped with Lancaster for 2 years.  I guess the options were nil.

I thought Lexington was still an un-resolved issue?
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« Reply #34 on: September 15, 2012, 07:01:43 pm »
Quote from: juliogotay on September 15, 2012, 01:19:15 pm
I thought Lexington was still an un-resolved issue?

Hi-A was up as well as Low-A.  We're still waiting to hear about Lex.
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« Reply #35 on: September 16, 2012, 02:35:33 pm »
@TheGrandOldGame Astros no longer affiliated with @lexingtonlegend club. So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, goodbye. @subber10
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« Reply #36 on: September 18, 2012, 05:06:21 pm »
Cedar RapidsKernels have a press conference scheduled for tomorrow at 1:30 to announce an affiliation with the Minnesota Twins.  Astros won't be based here.   Quad Cities club has been very quiet about their plans.
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« Reply #37 on: September 19, 2012, 07:26:02 pm »
Quote from: Nate in IA on September 18, 2012, 05:06:21 pm
Cedar RapidsKernels have a press conference scheduled for tomorrow at 1:30 to announce an affiliation with the Minnesota Twins.  Astros won't be based here.   Quad Cities club has been very quiet about their plans.
QC is about to be the only option left, isn't it?  Has Lex announced a new affiliation, or might they still be the last one standing?
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« Reply #38 on: September 19, 2012, 07:28:10 pm »
Quote from: VirtualBob on September 19, 2012, 07:26:02 pm
QC is about to be the only option left, isn't it?  Has Lex announced a new affiliation, or might they still be the last one standing?

LEX has a presser scheduled tomorrow in the AM.  Don't know which team is signing there, but have seen credible confirmation that it will not be the Astros.
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« Reply #39 on: September 19, 2012, 07:53:27 pm »
Quote from: VirtualBob on September 19, 2012, 07:26:02 pm
QC is about to be the only option left, isn't it?  Has Lex announced a new affiliation, or might they still be the last one standing?

Well, I haven't heard about Beloit but it's widely derided as the worst ballpark in the Midwest League.

This article http://qctimes.com/sports/baseball/professional/minor/midwest-league/cardinals-river-bandits-officially-part-ways/article_18c44c60-027c-11e2-ac43-0019bb2963f4.html

says that the Angels (who just left CR), the A's and the Astros are the contenders in the Quad Cities.

ETA:  Should have read to the end of the article.  Only the QC, Burlington, and Beloit teams are without PDCs at this time.
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« Reply #40 on: September 20, 2012, 09:04:09 am »
Quote from: VirtualBob on September 19, 2012, 07:26:02 pm
Has Lex announced a new affiliation

Just announced: Royals
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« Reply #41 on: September 24, 2012, 12:55:16 pm »
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Look out for Quad Cities PDC announcement today. GM was at Minute Maid this weekend. Don't know if a deal done then. OAK, LAA also looking.

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« Reply #42 on: September 24, 2012, 02:31:27 pm »
Done deal, it's Quad Cities.
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« Reply #43 on: September 24, 2012, 02:50:39 pm »
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Done deal, it's Quad Cities.

Will the team be named The DJs?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-DpRcxK_N8

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« Reply #44 on: September 24, 2012, 02:56:34 pm »
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« Reply #45 on: September 24, 2012, 02:58:30 pm »
Will be looking very much forward to seeing them in person 6-10 times next year.  Sweet!
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« Reply #46 on: September 24, 2012, 03:23:16 pm »
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Will be looking very much forward to seeing them in person 6-10 times next year.  Sweet!

And we'll be looking very much forward to reading in person scouting/observation reports from Nate in IA 6-10 times next year.  Sweet!
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« Reply #47 on: September 24, 2012, 03:24:03 pm »
Quote from: Nate in IA on September 24, 2012, 02:58:30 pm
Will be looking very much forward to seeing them in person 6-10 times next year.  Sweet!
Wow, beautiful setting for a ballpark, too. Location for a good chunk of the film Sugar.
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« Reply #48 on: September 24, 2012, 03:52:55 pm »
Quote from: hostros7 on September 24, 2012, 02:50:39 pm
Will the team be named The DJs?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-DpRcxK_N8

I'll show myself out.

Relocating the train from MMP?  Too bad Pam isn't still around, think of the marketing possibilities! 

And I'll be showing myself out, as well.
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« Reply #49 on: September 24, 2012, 04:04:33 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on September 24, 2012, 03:23:16 pm
And we'll be looking very much forward to reading in person scouting/observation reports from Nate in IA 6-10 times next year.  Sweet!
That is my hope.  Going to have to start watching with a little more critical eye.
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